Rugby League Magic Weekend: Live stream, ticket news, venue and team news


RUGBY LEAGUE fans from across the country will be descending on the North East this weekend for one of the biggest events of the calendar.

Magic Weekend, which started in 2007, sees an entire round of Super League matches played over a weekend at a single stadium.

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The event started at the Millenium Stadium in Cardiff before moving to Murrayfield, the Eithad and now St. James Park.

Wigan have taken the most points over the Magic Weekend matches and join Huddersfield Giants and Castleford Tigers on seven wins.

When is Magic Weekend?

THE Rugby League Magic weekend takes place on May 19 and May 20. 

It will be held at St. James Park in Newcastle.

The first match kicks off at 12.45 on Saturday.

Which channel is it on and can I live stream it?

THE whole weekend is being shown on Sky Sports Arena, with coverage starting at 12.30pm. 

To stream the game live, you can buy a Sky Sports Day Pass from Now TV for £7.98.

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Are there still tickets available?

THERE are still tickets available – but they are selling out fast. 

You can buy tickets for the Saturday, Sunday or both – HERE.

What are the matches for the weekend?

THE matches will be played as follows: 

SATURDAY MAY 19

12.45pm Toronto Wolfpack vs Toulouse Olympique XIII

3pm        Widnes Vikings vs St Helens

5.15pm   Wigan Warriors vs Warrington Wolves

7.30pm  Castleford Tigers vs Leeds Rhinos

SUNDAY MAY 20 

1pm        Salford Red Devils vs Catalan Dragons

3.15pm  Wakefield Trinity vs Huddersfield Giants

5.30pm  Hull KR vs Hull FC


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